Life and adventures of Frank and Jesse James, the noted western outlawsDacus, J. A. (Joseph A.)
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Life and adventures of Frank and Jesse James, the noted western outlaws
Dacus, J. A. (Joseph A.)
Brigands and robbers; James, Frank, 1844-1915; James, Jesse, 1847-1882
CHAPTER IX.--THE LIBERTY BANK AFFAIR.--A great
robbery--St. Valentine's day, and the prize drawn by
bold marauders--The James Boys accused of the crime, 71-73
CHAPTER X.--JESSE'S SORTIE AGAINST THE MILITIAMEN.--Attacked
at night--The family council of war--Jesse
desires to look out on the cold moonlight scene--Throws
the door open and fires upon the militiamen--Three
corpses on the crisp snow, 74-77
CHAPTER XI.--IN THE HANDS OF FRIENDS.--Jesse goes
to Kentucky--Among his relatives and friends--Placed
under the care of Dr. Paul F. Eve--A good time, 78-81
CHAPTER XII.--THE RUSSELLVILLE BANK ROBBERY.--A
large haul--The James Boys connected with the robbery--They
ride away on George Shepherd's horses--Shepherd
arrested and imprisoned--Death of Oll Shepherd--Persistent
pursuit of the robbers--The Jameses
escape, 82-90
CHAPTER XIII.--ON THE PACIFIC SLOPE.--Jesse James
sails for California--At Paso Robel--Frank goes West--On
the Laponsu ranche--Adventures in Nevada--A dark
seance--The Boys return to the East, 91-102
CHAPTER XIV.--WERE THEY DRIVEN TO OUTLAWRY?--The
peculiar circumstances surrounding the Jameses--Social
and political ostracism--The vigilance committees--Not
allowed to remain at peace in their own home--They
go forth as enemies of society, 103-107
CHAPTER XV.--THE GALLATIN BANK TRAGEDY.--Strange
men in Gallatin--They call upon the cashier--Captain
John W. Sheets shot by Jesse James--Pursuit of the man
slayers--The escape of the robbers, 108-111
CHAPTER XVI.--ATTEMPTS TO ARREST THE BOYS.--The
people aroused--Detectives on the trail of the Boys--Their
neighbors arrayed against them--Captain Thomason
expresses himself--He is interviewed by Mrs.
Samuels--Failure of all efforts to arrest them, 112-115
CHAPTER XVII.--OUTRAGE AT COLUMBIA, KENTUCKY.--The
citizens of Adair county, Kentucky, startled--Bold
daylight robbery of the bank at Columbia--Murder of the
cashier, Mr. Martin--Chasing the robbers--The marauders
escape, 116-121
CHAPTER XVIII.--OUT OF EXILE.--Domestic and social
relations of the Boys--Their visits to the cities--The
theaters and concert stage--Life in hotels--How the
Jameses play the part of gentlemen, 122-130
CHAPTER XIX.--THE CORYDON RAID.--The robbers pay
a visit to Iowa--Their sudden appearance at Corydon--They
secure a large sum of money and ride away--Hot
pursuit by Iowa officers--Jesse as a rustic, 131-133
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